And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
He went over to the injured man and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them to help them heal. Then he lifted him onto his own donkey, brought him to an inn, and stayed to take care of him.
Real love shows up with bandages, not just good vibes.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of Luke 10, Jesus tells the Parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate what it means to love one's neighbor, responding to a lawyer's question about eternal life. The story is set on the treacherous road from Jerusalem to Jericho, known for robberies, where a traveler is beaten and left for dead. In first-century Jewish and Samaritan culture, oil was commonly used to soothe wounds and wine to disinfect them, making the Samaritan's actions a practical expression of unexpected kindness.
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